Kim Simmons

I am flexible with my availability: including evenings and weekends. 

I have been working and volunteering within the area of mental health for 10 years.

During this time I have worked in the NHS as a mental health support worker across various settings. I have also supported people as an independent mental health advocate working for a national charity: supporting and advocating for people. I have volunteered within a local wellbeing service and also offered support over the telephone for a national charity.

Prior to this, I spent many years working in the hospitality industry.

This has all led me to counselling, and the privilege of meeting new people and hearing their stories.

I believe that the whole point of counselling is for you to feel that you can talk about whatever you want to talk about.

Sometimes, it can be easier to speak with someone other than friends and family, without being judged or told what to do. The sessions are for you to explore whatever you like.

I am based in Portchester, Hampshire, my counselling room overlooks the castle and Portsmouth harbour.

I also offer walk and talk therapy local to the Portchester area working with adults on a one-to-one basis.

I continue my professional development by taking part in training in areas, most recently around trauma and women’s mental health.

Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss working together; alternatively send me an email and we can go from there.

Everyone is unique and I feel that rather than tick all the boxes below detailing what I can support with, please feel free to give me a call or an email: that way we can discuss if you feel comfortable and would like to work together.